How do I pay into the checkoff?
By law, all producers selling cattle or calves, for any reason and regardless of age or sex, must pay $1 per head to support beef/veal promotion, research and information through the Beef Promotion and Research Act.
Read MoreWhat is the checkoff doing when it comes to new-product development?
The Beef Checkoff is always looking for ways to further beef's appeal with food manufacturers, restaurants, grocery stores and other foodservice personnel.
Read MoreCan my state beef council get all of my checkoff money? Why does some of it have to go to the CBB? I think my state beef council and CBB do some of the same things – isn’t this a duplication of efforts?
The Act states that 50 cents may stay in the state to conduct programs, and the other 50 cents must go to the Beef Board to invest in national programs.
Read MoreWhy do dairy producers have to pay the $1 per head checkoff?
In the U.S., 21 percent of beef comes from dairy. Producers wanted to ensure that all who would benefit from the checkoff would help fund the program.
Read MoreIs anyone exempt from paying the checkoff dollar?
Producers of 100 percent USDA-certified organic products are exempt from most commodity checkoffs.
Read MoreWho pays into the Beef Checkoff?
By law, all producers selling cattle or calves, for any reason, are required to pay $1 per head to support beef/veal promotion, research and information.
Read MoreIn what research areas are checkoff dollars being invested?
The Beef Checkoff invests in consumer market research, human-nutrition research, beef-safety research and other research such as new-product development.
Read MoreIs there anything the checkoff can do about low cull cow prices?
The Beef Checkoff serves as a catalyst for change and opportunity; it cannot control short-term prices or ensure individual operation profitability.
Read MoreDoes the CBB support governmental or regulatory policy issues?
According to the Beef Promotion and Research Act, checkoff funds cannot be used to to influence government policy or action, including lobbying.
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